Diva Melanie Amaro had the chance to showcase her incredible vocal power with a rendition of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston’s “When You Believe” from the “Prince of Egypt” during the “save me” round at the “The X-Factor” Top 5 live show on Wednesday (December 7)- watch video below.

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Oh, the singer’s glare. Melanie reminded me of Jennifer Hudson. And yeah, Melanie looked and sounded like a true diva. She got emotional and started rambling: “I believe in myself.” Yada, yada, yada. “Thank you Simon!” Simon Cowell gives a shout out to Clive Davis in the audience. He was the one who signed Whitney Houston.

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Nicole Scherzinger’s verbatim: “You gave me goosebumps all over.” Paula Abdul heard Whitney and Mariah in Melanie’s performance. It is bad when you start hearing voices. L.A. Reid said it was “safe”, but amazing. Simon Cowell retorted, “You think singing a Mariah and Whitney song with a 24 hour notice is safe? Give this girl some credit. That was outstanding!”

Melanie Amaro “When You Believe” The X Factor Top 5 Video

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